Add 28/3 and 56/49, Solve 9 1/3 + 1 7/49 as a fraction

Add 28/3 and 56/49

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

28/3 + 56/49 is 220/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
28/3 = 28 × 49/3 × 49 = 1372/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
56/49 = 56 × 3/49 × 3 = 168/147
Add the two like fractions:
1372/147 + 168/147 = 1372 + 168/147 = 1540/147
1540/147 simplified gives 220/21
So, 28/3 + 56/49 = 220/21
In mixed form: 1010/21

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